Learn to say popular notebook brand names correctly.
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How is Moleskine (Italian-associated brand of notebooks, often mispronounced) correctly pronounced?
Moleskine is officially said as 'mole-uh-SKEE-nuh' by the company, though many English speakers say 'MOHL-skin'. In a technical interview: "Moleskine's notebook used an elastic closure band and an expandable pocket built into the back cover."
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How is Rhodia (French brand of notebooks known for its bright orange covers) correctly pronounced?
Rhodia is pronounced 'ROH-dee-uh' — stress on the first syllable, named after the Rhône region of France. In a technical interview: "Rhodia's notebook used a fountain-pen-friendly paper coating that reduced ink bleed-through."
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How is Leuchtturm1917 (German brand of notebooks whose name means 'lighthouse') correctly pronounced?
Leuchtturm1917 is pronounced 'LOYKHT-toorm', with the year said plainly afterward — the German word for 'lighthouse', plus the company's founding year. In a technical interview: "Leuchtturm1917's notebook shipped with a numbered index page for organizing entries by topic."
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How is Clairefontaine (French brand of notebooks and stationery) correctly pronounced?
Clairefontaine is pronounced 'klair-fon-TEN' — stress on the final syllable, named after the town of Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines. In a technical interview: "Clairefontaine's notebook used a heavier gsm paper stock that resisted show-through with wet media."
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How is Field Notes (American brand of pocket-sized notebooks inspired by farm-supply memo books) correctly pronounced?
Field Notes is pronounced 'FEELD nohts' — both words said plainly, the same as the ordinary English phrase. In a technical interview: "Field Notes's notebook used a staple-bound spine so it could lie flat when opened."